Major Office to Residential Conversion at 6 East 43rd Street, Manhattan
6 EAST 43 STREET, MANHATTAN, 10017 · Midtown-Times Square
What was permitted
A significant project is underway in Midtown-Times Square, involving the enlargement and conversion of an existing office building into residential units. This type of large-scale transformation can dramatically alter the urban landscape and housing availability in the area.
This permit, issued on May 1, 2026, for a substantial cost of $62,760,000, indicates a major development project. The general contractor for this extensive work is EAST 43RD NYC LLC.
Homeowners in Midtown-Times Square can observe a major $62.7 million project converting an office building to residential use, signaling significant investment in the neighborhood's housing stock.
What it cost
Issued
May 1, 2026
Expires
September 10, 2026
License
General Contractor
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Filed by EAST 43RD NYC LLC · 9 permits across 1 neighborhood
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 968197461 |
| Work Permit # | M01297210-I1-GC |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | General Construction |
| Status | Permit Issued |
| Job Description | Application is being filed for the enlargement and conversion of the existing office building to residential use. |
| Floor / Unit | Sub-Cellar 1, Sub-Cellar 1, Sub-Cellar 1, Sub-Cellar 1, Cellar, Floor Number(s) 1, Floor Number(s) 1, Floor Number(s) 2, Floor Number(s) 3, Floor Number(s) 3, Floor Number(s) 4, Floor Number(s) 4, Flo |
| Estimated Cost | $62,760,000 |
| Approved | April 29, 2026 |
| Issued | May 1, 2026 |
| Expires | September 10, 2026 |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property Owner
East 43RD NYC LLC
Joseph Chilelli